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Overview |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1078/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Tulsa University?
- Clarkson University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Clarkson than University of Tulsa ($54,960.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Clarkson ($28,087 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 46.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,426 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 12% larger than aid received University of Tulsa ($41,285 vs. $36,877)
Clarkson vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 97 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Clarkson vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Tulsa University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tulsa University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than University of Tulsa (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/